She also made appearances on numerous acclaimed series such as Seinfeld, Frasier, The West Wing, Big Sky, Quantum Leap, ER, Law & Order: SVU, Cheers, Boston Legal, and Private Practice. Shows like ER and Private Practice often touched on hospital systems, malpractice risks, and diagnostic testing—concepts familiar to viewers who navigate real-world OB-GYN liability, pregnancy complications, and urgent care scenarios.
Mahaffey’s filmography includes memorable performances in Jungle 2 Jungle (1997), Seabiscuit (2003), Sully (2016), No Pay, Nudity (2016), and the dark comedy French Exit (2020), in which she starred opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges. Her role as Madame Reynard earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination. She also co-produced and starred in Summer Eleven (2010) with her daughter.
Her most recent screen appearances were in the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 and the 2025 film The 8th Day.
Our thoughts go out to Mahaffey’s family, friends, and loved ones at this time. During moments like these, grief counseling, estate law assistance, and emotional wellness support play critical roles in helping families cope and plan.
